At the Transylvania Open tournament in Cluj-Napoca, Emma Raducanu, representing Great Britain, lost to Romanian Sorana Cîrstea with a crushing score of 0:6, 2:6. This was her first WTA final since her triumph at the US Open in 2021.
At the award ceremony for the participants of the alaman ulak, held on February 7 in the Dacha-Su area, Akhmatbek Keldibekov was present. The politician addressed the participants, emphasizing the importance of respecting elders in society. According to some sources, Keldibekov has allegedly been living outside of Kyrgyzstan for the past year or two, but his sudden appearance at the event came as a surprise to many.
An earthquake, according to EMSC, occurred at a depth of 15 kilometers, with the epicenter located approximately 90 kilometers east of the city of Guantanamo, which has a population of about 300,000 people. Despite the alarm raised among the local population, authorities decided not to issue a tsunami warning and continue to monitor the situation. Emergency services urged citizens to follow information through official channels.
On this day, February 8, 2026, against the backdrop of the alaman ulak event in the Uzgen district, a tragedy occurred. According to preliminary data, a 24-year-old resident of the Jalal-Abad region, A. U., went to the Yassy River to water his horse. However, at the moment when the animal slipped, he fell with it off a cliff into the water. Unfortunately, due to the injuries sustained from the fall, the man died at the scene of the incident.
At a meeting of the Collegium of the Ministry of Labor, Social Security, and Migration, Deputy Prime Minister Edil Baisalov announced plans to implement a unified allowance for children under three years old. However, he did not disclose details regarding the amount of this allowance. Baisalov emphasized that the social sector is receiving support from the government and the president. Special attention will be focused on women with children, as well as families facing difficult life
- According to information published in the approved plan of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic for 2026, the completion of 15% of the work related to the construction of railway infrastructure within the framework of the China — Kyrgyzstan — Uzbekistan project is scheduled for December 1. According to this plan, the completion of 15% of the railway infrastructure construction is a key milestone of the project. In addition, as part of this initiative, the launch of several domestic
The incident occurred on February 7, Saturday, around 6:00 PM, when the ride, which had 26 people on it, unexpectedly collapsed. The "Top Spin" structure detached from its mountings during operation and fell to the ground, causing panic among visitors who tried to shelter from the falling parts. Also known as "Tsunami," this ride simulates a giant wave, spinning passengers around its axis. Witnesses claim that one side of the structure broke off at a height, turning the
During his working visit to Italy, the Director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports under the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, Kazybek Moldazhiyev, met with the Minister of Sports and Youth Policy of Italy, Andrea Abodi.
February 10-13: Permanent Exhibitions at the Museum An opportunity to see permanent exhibitions of painting, graphics, sculpture, and decorative applied arts at the museum. The exhibitions are open to visitors every day except Monday. Kyrgyz National Museum of Fine Arts named after Gapar Aitiev, from 11:00 to 18:00.
A significant event has occurred in the history of tennis: Carlos Alcaraz, a 22-year-old Spaniard, has won the title at the 2026 Australian Open, defeating the renowned Serbian Novak Djokovic, who holds 24 Grand Slam titles, in a dramatic final. The match concluded with a score of 3:1 (2:6, 6:2, 6:3, 7:5).
In the video that went viral on social media, a Honda Stepwgn is seen moving into the oncoming lane, creating a danger for other road users on the Toktogul - Karakul highway. According to the recordings, the car first entered the oncoming lane, then, avoiding a collision with a truck, ended up on the shoulder, but soon attempted to return to the oncoming lane again.
Precipitation is not expected in the territory of Kyrgyzstan. In the capital, Bishkek, the temperature at night will be 0 degrees, while during the day it will rise to +15.
- According to information from Rosstat, in 2025, the production of passenger cars in Russia showed a decrease of 11.8%. During the year, 673 thousand cars were assembled.
In a video that went viral on social media in Kyrgyzstan, a passenger car can be seen speeding down a hill and falling onto the roadway. Eyewitnesses claim that the driver was heading to the alaman ulak (ulak tartysh). Employees of the Osh region police department reported that this traffic accident occurred on February 8, 2026, within the boundaries of the Tort-Kol rural municipality in the Uzgen district.
In the Uzgen district of the Osh region, a young man watching the game of alaman ulak fell off a hill in his car. This was reported to the Turmush publication by eyewitnesses.
During the visit, President Japarov and Chanpen Zhao familiarized themselves with the territory of the under-construction all-season ski complex "Ala-Tuu Resort," which includes three resort settlements: Jyrgalan, Ak-Bulak, and Boz-Uchuk. After the tour, they descended outside the prepared trails. Chanpen Zhao highly appreciated Kyrgyzstan's tourist potential, noting its picturesque mountain landscapes and clean air. He also expressed a desire to recommend Kyrgyzstan to his
In Italy, clashes with the police occurred during protests against the Olympics, as reported by AFP.
- Since the beginning of 2026, there has been a significant increase in the export of dairy products from the Kursk region: the volume of supplies has risen from 67 thousand tons to 122.3 thousand tons. This information was provided by the Rosselkhoznadzor. Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have emerged as the main importers of Kursk condensed milk.
As Axios reports, information about the meeting came from U.S. diplomats and officials. Currently, the plans are in the initial stages and may change. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the U.S. Institute of Peace, which was renamed the Donald Trump Institute of Peace in December.
Modern devices will help identify hidden defects and assess the seismic resistance of structures In Kyrgyzstan, testing of new engineering equipment designed for a more accurate assessment of the condition of buildings and their seismic resistance has taken place. The tests were organized at the State Institute of Seismic Resistant Construction with the support of the Ministry of Construction of the Kyrgyz Republic in collaboration with the Russian company "Tyumengeotechalliance".
The Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation reported that the assassination attempt on Vladimir Alekseev, the first deputy head of the Main Intelligence Directorate of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Russia, was carried out on the orders of Ukrainian special services. Photo by the media. Lyubomir Korba — the suspect in the assassination attempt on General Vladimir Alekseev
According to information provided by the Public Relations Center of the FSB of Russia, three suspects have been named in connection with the assassination attempt on Lieutenant General Vladimir Alexeev, who holds the position of Deputy Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate. This was reported by sources including TASS and "Izvestia". The FSB established that the direct executor of the attack was Lyubomir Korba, born in 1960 and a citizen of Russia. He was detained in Dubai with the
During a kok boru game, a tragedy occurred: a 27-year-old man from the Suzak district of the Jalal-Abad region drowned. An eyewitness to the incident reported this to a Turmush correspondent.
The grand opening of the Winter Olympics took place at the "San Siro" stadium in Milan. This significant event was attended by Kazybek Moldazhiyev, the director of the State Agency for Physical Culture and Sports of Kyrgyzstan.
Shadiya Isaeva was featured in Vogue magazine, where she was highlighted in a report about Seoul Fashion Week. The photographs were taken by photographer Yang Chul Kim and published on the Vogue Runway platform, which is dedicated to fashion shows. In the presented images, Shadiya is captured in a traditional Kyrgyz chapan with a scarf, which is familiar to every Kyrgyzstani.
In Jyrgalan, a visit was made by the President of Kyrgyzstan, Sadyr Japarov, and the founder of the international cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Changpeng Zhao.
On February 8, in Bishkek, officers of the Patrol Service of the Police detained a man who had stolen a Toyota Windom car. He removed the license plates and was heading in an unknown direction. Information from the press service of the Patrol Service of the city reported that at 11:35, one citizen contacted the police with a statement about the theft of his car. According to him, he left the car to warm up and, upon returning, found that it had been stolen by unknown individuals.
According to the press service of the Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy, in 2025, the National Historical and Archaeological Museum Complex "Sulaiman-Too" was visited by more than 369 thousand people.
FC "Toktogul" has officially denied rumors that Sergey Puchkov may be removed from his position as head coach. Club representatives stated that such reports have no basis.
On the first day of the Winter Olympic Games 2026 in Italy, February 7, acts of sabotage occurred on the railway, leading to significant delays in train services. It has been reported that the police's anti-terrorism unit has begun an investigation, as noted by DW. According to information from Italian authorities, three acts of sabotage were recorded in the north of the country. As a result, high-speed and regional trains were delayed by up to 2.5 hours.
As of the first half of 2025, the volume of these investments amounted to $6.8 billion, which is 30% less compared to 2016. The structure of Indian foreign direct investments (FDI) in the region shows a significant predominance of raw material projects.
As reported by Le Figaro on February 6, the National Financial Prosecutor's Office of France has initiated an investigation related to possible money laundering and tax fraud involving the names of Jacques and Caroline Lang. Their names appear more than 673 times in the Epstein case materials. The investigation is focusing on an offshore company established by Caroline Lang in 2016 in collaboration with Epstein in the Virgin Islands. Media reports indicate that Jacques Lang is also listed
Today, February 8, in the village of Uch-Korgon, located in the Uch-Korgon ayil district of the Kadamjay region in the Batken province, an incident involving a fire in a residential building occurred, reports Turmush correspondent. According to information provided by the district emergency situations department, the fire alarm was received at 07:24. One fire crew from the Kadamjay district fire department No. 75 was dispatched to the scene. At 07:44, another crew from the Kyzyl-Kiy city fire
The extraordinary elections taking place on February 8 are an important step for Takaiichi, who is seeking a mandate to continue her policies, including increasing budget allocations for defense and tightening immigration regulations. In these elections, 465 seats in parliament will be contested, and according to NHK World, more than 1,200 candidates are listed on the ballots. The total number of registered voters in the country is approximately 105 million.
Travel enthusiasts from Kara-Balta reported to a Turmush correspondent that snowdrops in the mountains of the Jayil district have started to bloom earlier than usual. “During our hike, we not only noticed individual flowers in the foothills but saw entire glades covered with snowdrops. This year, these early bloomers appeared a month earlier than last year — back then, they could only be seen in early March,” they noted.
In the Issyk-Kul region, in the city of Karakol, an investigation has been initiated regarding the alleged beating of a child in a kindergarten. A local resident posted a video on social media, stating that after picking up her son from kindergarten No. 12, she discovered bruises on his body.
In the final match, which was eventful, the first half ended with a score of 3:2 in favor of the hosts. Throughout the second half, the teams repeatedly equalized the score, and the regular time ended with a final score of 4:4. An additional 5 minutes did not bring a resolution, and the fate of the match was decided in a penalty shootout, where Iran won 5:4.
This factory, established by Kyrgyz nationals, represents a unique manufacturing enterprise operating in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
In Vorkuta, the court issued a ruling to return budget funds that were illegally obtained by a citizen of Kyrgyzstan in the form of child benefits. For four years, she received "northern" payments, despite actually residing in the Moscow region, reports the press service of the Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Komi. A 36-year-old woman was found guilty of large-scale fraud, as established by the Vorkuta City Court.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the United States insists on the conflict being resolved by June. He shared this information in a recent interview. According to Zelensky, the American side expects a clear action plan for resolving the conflict. In particular, he mentioned the U.S. proposal to hold a meeting between Ukrainian and Russian negotiating groups in Miami in a week.
A new luxurious railway route called "The Great Silk Road by Train" has been announced by the British tour operator Golden Eagle Luxury Trains. This information was published in the international edition of Travel and Tour World. The duration of the journey is 22 days, and its route covers five countries: China, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. The total length of the journey reaches 3,862 kilometers, starting in Beijing and ending in Tashkent.
According to Tekebayev, his name is absent from any lists related to Jeffrey Epstein, and he had no contacts with him or his representatives. He also recalled the detention in 2017 when he was returning from Vienna to Bishkek, which occurred during the presidency of Almazbek Atambayev. This event led to a worsening of the political situation in the country, resulting in protests from the politician's supporters and a negative assessment of Kyrgyzstan by international observers as an
According to an official statement from the band on social media, Brad Arnold passed away on February 7. The musician died in his sleep surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. As the band reported on Twitter, his passing is a great loss for fans and loved ones.
As a result of the terrorist attack on a Shia mosque on the outskirts of Islamabad, which left 31 people dead, Pakistani authorities have detained four suspects. This was reported by KSAT.com. Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi stated that the operations to apprehend the suspects took place in several areas, during which the alleged organizer of the attack was arrested. According to him, this individual is an Afghan citizen linked to the "Islamic State."
Members of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan are considering a draft law that proposes introducing liability for insults on the internet and social media. According to the document, such actions will be subject to fines of up to 5 million sums or arrest for up to 10 days. “To combat ignorance, it is not enough to simply educate — it is also necessary to impose fines,” stated Deputy Alisher Kadirov.
On February 8, the presidential envoy in the Chui region, Azamat Osmonov, conducted a morning inspection of the condition of the roads in the area. The inspection took place early in the morning when winter conditions pose the greatest danger to road traffic: during the day, the snow begins to melt as temperatures rise, while ice forms at night and in the morning.
The hurricane, which began its path on February 7, struck the mainland of Portugal south of Lisbon, causing significant damage with heavy rains and wind gusts exceeding 70 km/h. It is moving north, bringing new precipitation with it. After recent floods caused by a "caravan of hurricanes" in Portugal and the Iberian Peninsula, hundreds of roads have been blocked, rail services interrupted, and thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to rising water levels. The
As preliminary data shows, in 2025, the construction industry of Kyrgyzstan demonstrated significant growth, adding double-digit percentages. From January to December 2025, the total volume of gross output in construction amounted to 438,481.7 million soms, which corresponds to 121.1% compared to 2024. In December 2025, the volume of completed works reached 119,624.8 million soms, which is 10.3% more than in December of the previous year.